Wildfire News

Climate change driving growth of California wildfires, study says  CNNEditorial: New California wildfire plan has a catch — and it’s a big one  The Mercury NewsIn New Climate, California's Wildfires Are 500 Percent Larger  The AtlanticMore Utilities Plan to Use Blackouts to Prevent Wildfires  Pacific StandardStudy: Climate Change a Leading Driver of California's Wildfires  KQEDView full coverage on Google News

Wildfire danger in July down to normal levels  The Spokesman-ReviewThe threat of wildfire declined in July with cloudy, wet weather, but that could all change in August, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said Tuesday.

Crews battling Utah wildfire brace for 'red flag' afternoon; campfire blamed for blaze  Deseret NewsMore crews were being brought Tuesday to fight the Round Peak Fire, which is burning east of Springville, in anticipation of dangerous afternoon winds.

Northwestern US to face rising heat, increased wildfire threat next week  AccuWeather.comHeat baking the southwestern United States will surge northward next week, increasing the fire danger across the region.

California’s master of disaster talks quake-rate hike, new wildfire fund  San Francisco ChronicleThis has been a busy month for Glenn Pomeroy, chief executive of the California Earthquake Authority. On July 1, the quake-insurance provider revised rates for ...

WILDFIRE: Are you prepared if you have to evacuate?  ABC 4Three wildfires are blazing in Utah and one came within half a mile of several homes.

Wildfires above the Arctic Circle in Greenland and Alaska  Wildfire TodayAlaska. Wildfire activity is moving north. Of the 26 new fires reported over the past two days in Alaska, ten were above the Arctic Circle. Isolated thunderstorms ...

Wildfire season's slow start doesn't mean fire danger is gone, experts say  KEZI TVWhile we are seeing a slow start to wildfire season, experts say we're not out the woods yet.

The Woodbury Fire, Arizona's 5th-Largest Wildfire, Is All But Out  KJZZArizona's largest wildfire so far this year is all but out.The Woodbury Fire began June 8 just northeast of Apache Junction and, so far, has burned more than ...

Wildfire burning northwest of Mattawa 65% contained as of Tuesday morning, crews gain control of blaze  iFIBER One NewsMATTAWA - Firefighters seem to have the wildfire burning east of Mattawa under control, with resources set to head home on Tuesday.

Central Washington wildfire under control | Washington  Capital PressA wildfire, apparently ignited by an off-road motorcycle, burned 7800 acres of grass and sagebrush northeast of Mattawa, Wash., on July 14. It scorched a few ...

A year ago thunderstorms ignited more than 100 wildfires in Oregon  Wildfire TodayOregon Department of Forestry called in all resources possible. New fire starts popped up every two minutes for hours, according to [Chris] James, [Detection ...

Grant County wildfire grows to 5,000 acres  Q13 News SeattleSEATTLE -- A fast-moving wildfire in eastern Washington has grown to 5000 acres as of Monday, and some people are being told to get ready to evacuate.

The HTC Wildfire returns, at least in name, with four new phones rumored for release  Android PoliceIf you've placed bets on when HTC will release its last smartphone (at least under its own name) and have marked that date prior to June of this year,... by Jules ...

Triple threat: Library talk outlines 3 factors that converge on wildfire risk  Jackson Hole News&GuideAcross the West, communities are bracing for another season of wildfires.

Wildfire Wars | airspacemag.com  Air & Space MagazineA squadron of ancient airplanes wages California's battle against natural disaster.

California wildfire plan / Hurricane Maria aftermath / Bay Area Beats  KALWFirst up, just before legislators go on summer break, California gets a new wildfire plan . Then, an East Bay author tells the story of the aftermath of.

Mt. Charleston high-risk area for wildfire, NV Energy working on fire prevention  News3LVIt's the mountains, the trees and the wildlife that makes Mount Charleston so attractive to visitors and people like Misty Haji-Sheikh who live here. “There's 29 or ...

California Lawmakers Give Utilities a Backstop on Wildfire Liability  The New York TimesHeading into another wildfire season, California's political leaders have moved with unusual speed to help the state's utilities erect a backstop against huge ...

Northwest set for reprieve as wetter, light wildfire season approaches  MyNorthwest.comA new study from UW climate scientist Cliff Mass argue that increased precipitation will make for a light wildfire season.

Climate change is worsening wildfires, new study highlights  ThinkProgressNew research this week provides *fresh* evidence about the connection between climate change and wildfires, specifically in California, where experts say global ...

EBMUD To Install Backup Generators In Case Of Wildfire Power Outage  CBS San FranciscoOAKLAND (KPIX 5) — The East Bay Municipal Utility District is preparing for mass power outages this wildfire season by installing emergency backup ...

Wildfire updates: Fires in Box Elder, Utah counties grow  KSL.comThe Round Peak Fire began Monday night and is burning about half a mile from homes east of Springville.

Wildfire in Gilroy destroys barn, damages several buildings  KGO-TVA wildfire in Gilroy destroyed what is presumed to be a barn and damaged several buildings. Cal Fire says it burned 5 acres before they were able to get control ...

Wildfire readiness, roads topics of Vacaville town hall meet  Fairfield Daily RepublicVACAVILLE — Wildfire prevention and preparedness will be among the topics to be discussed at a town hall meeting hosted July 25 by Solano County ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith To Hold Wildfire Town Hall This Weekend  KHTS RadioAssemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is set to host a wildfire town hall with first responders in efforts to teach residents how to prepare for brush fires, ...

Wildfire outside Springville grows to near 100 acres; believed to be human caused  Gephardt DailyA wildfire that began Monday night near Springville in Utah County has grown to near 100 acres and is believed to be human caused.

Fairbanks region gets a break from wildfire smoke — for now  Fairbanks Daily News-MinerAir quality has improved this week, thanks in part to weekend rainfall. “The rain is sort of like nature's scrub brush,” said Tim Mowry, spokesman for the Alaska ...

Wildfires that ravaged Central Maui now completely contained, mayor says  Hawaii News NowHONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A pair of wildfires on Maui that began late last week have been 100 percent contained, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino ...

Crews battling wildfire near Springville  ABC 4SPRINGVILLE, Utah (ABC4 News) - Crews are responding to a wildfire in Springville.

Quintana Roo wildfire has burned 2,500 hectares of biosphere reserve  Mexico News DailyA wildfire that has burned away 2,500 hectares in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Quintana Roo rages on, continuing to threaten hundreds of native plant ...

Box Elder county has first major wildfire of summer  The Herald JournalA wildfire sparked by lightning on Sunday night consumed more than 1750 acres northwest of Tremonton as of Monday afternoon and was still growing with no ...

Tracked wildland fire vehicle with turbine aided nozzle/mist blower  Wildfire TodayA company expects to make available soon in the United States a tracked wildland fire suppression vehicle featuring a turbine aided nozzle/mist blower and a ...

What Wildfire Costs Will Depend on How We Pay  Energy Institute at HaasWill we hamstring climate change mitigation to pay for adaptation? Our lush California spring has turned to a hot and dry summer. Fire season is upon us, and ...

BLM Proposes Ambitious Wildfire Reduction Measures  KUNCThe Bureau of Land Management is proposing 11000 miles of fuel breaks throughout our region to help combat the spread of wildfires. There are different.

To protect forests from wildfires, Utah and feds launch $20 million effort  Salt Lake TribuneUtah will get up to $20 million over the next four years to protect communities and watersheds in forest areas from the threat of catastrophic wildfire, Gov.

Emergency sirens to alert Calistogans in case of wildfires  Napa Valley RegisterThe City of Calistoga is considering the installation of five early warning emergency sirens to alert the community and first responders in the case of wildfire ...

How will the new wildfire insurance fund affect you? Here are some answers  San Francisco ChronicleThe landmark fund created in a bill Gov. Newsom signed is unlike any other type of insurance. Here's how it will affect utility customers, property owners and ...

Mayor: Maui wildfires 100 percent contained | News, Sports, Jobs  Maui NewsThe Maui News Both the 9000-acre wildfire that scorched Central Maui and north Kihei and the 200-acre fire in Puunene are now 100 percent contained, Mayor ...

Oprah Winfrey visits Maui Humane Society following wildfire  WRDW-TVOprah Winfrey surprised the Maui Humane Society with a visit to thank the organization for evacuating animals during a wildfire, a report said.

Residents may be vulnerable if insurance is canceled due to wildfire risk  The Almanac OnlineCalifornia's Department of Insurance can help homeowners who lose insurance coverage because of wildfire risk find new coverage, but it can't guarantee what ...

Maui residents can go home, but wildfire persists  CNNMaui residents who evacuated their homes because of a wildfire can return, Maui County announced Friday on Facebook.

Wildfire near Cañon City at 25% containment  Colorado Springs GazetteThe Canyonlands Fire burning 9 miles northwest of Cañon City was 25% contained as of late Sunday, officials said.

Wildfires growing in Boise National Forest  Idaho NewsFire crews are responding to several new wildfires reported within the Cascade and Lowman Ranger Districts. The Canyon Fire located southeast of Bull Trout ...

Governor Herbert announces millions in funding to mitigate wildfire risk  ABC 4SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- (ABC4 News) – State and federal leaders are putting their money where their mouth is in an effort to combat catastrophic wildfires.

Wildfire under control in rural East County  fox5sandiego.comFirefighters were working to put out a vegetation fire in Campo near Interstate 8 and Old Highway 80 Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said.

Crews Battle Wildfire In Nuevo Area Of Riverside County, 50 Acres Burned  CBS Los AngelesNUEVO (CBSLA) — Fire crews battled a wildfire Saturday afternoon in the Nuevo area of Riverside County. Cal Fire and Riverside County firefighters ...

California’s new wildfire plan: 5 things to know  The Mercury NewsYou will be forgiven for having the impression that California lawmakers have been talking about comprehensive wildfire legislation forever, when it has only ...

California wildfire insurance crisis hits ever harder  Redding Record SearchlightCalifornians have heard plenty about the wildfire crisis that's afflicted this state for the last few years, highlighted by a rash of huge blazes and evacuations of ...

5,000-acre wildfire likely caused by motorcycle that tipped over, Grant County officials said  KIRO SeattleA motorcycle's hot muffler is likely the cause of a 5000-acre wildfire near Mattawa in Grant County, officials said.

Wildfire insurance crisis hits ever harder  Oroville Mercury RegisterCalifornians have heard plenty about the wildfire crisis that's afflicted this state for the last few years, highlighted by a rash of huge blazes and evacuations of ...

Payette County wildfire contained after blaze burns across 2,000 acres, authorities say  Idaho StatesmanRoughly 2,000 acres burned after a wildfire started in Payette County on Sunday, but as of 8 a.m. Monday, the blaze was 100 percent contained, according to ...

NV Energy will utilize power shutoffs to reduce wildfire risks  Utility DiveIn order to reduce the risk of sparking a wildfire, NV Energy has instituted a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) program to potentially shut down power ...

NV Energy plans to cut power to Mount Charleston during wildfires  KTNV Las VegasDespite concerns from residents, NV Energy will be cutting power to Mount Charleston if dangerous wildfire conditions occur.

California is inexplicably racing to pass a badly vetted wildfire bill - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles TimesA bill to reform the way the state and its utilities cover the cost of wildfires is racing through the California Legislature like, well, a wildfire, in an effort to meet an ...

Forward Progress Stopped After Wildfire Sparked by Bullet Scorches At Least 131 Acres Near Santa Clara River West of Fillmore  KTLA Los AngelesFirefighters got the upper hand on wildfire that burned at least 131 acres and threatened several structures near the Santa Clara River west of Fillmore on ...

Man Visits Parents’ Home After Wildfire, Then He Sees a ‘Shadow’ Running Out of Rubble  The Epoch TimesIn the aftermath of the deadly wildfires that devastated northern California, two men were hiking through the ravaged ...

As wildfires burn in Utah, officials warn hot and windy weather could lead to more  Salt Lake TribuneAuthorities are investigating whether someone started a fire burning east of Springville that came within half a mile of several homes. The Round Peak fire, ...

Colorado wildfire risk likely to be heavily reduced this summer  The Denver PostFor Colorado, spring was merely a continuation of winter. Snow fell as late as May 21st, temperatures consistently stayed well below average virtually all spring ...

Cooler weather aids firefighters’ progress on Denali Borough wildfire that prompted evacuation alerts  Anchorage Daily NewsThe growth of a wildfire in the Denali Borough near the city of Anderson appears to be subdued by cool, wet weather and efforts by firefighters to contain the ...

Smoke from wildfire burning in Sierra National Forest seen from the Valley  KFSN-TVChief Goss says the fire is 0% contained and there are seven engines, 20 Hot Shots, two helicopters and two air tankers working to gain control.

California Senate approves Newsom bill to protect utilities from wildfire costs  Los Angeles TimesNewsom's proposal would protect utilities from wildfire damages by creating a $10.5 billion fund. It still faces a test in the state Assembly.

Missoula County's wildfire preparation guru a one-stop shop for risk reduction  KPAX-TV-Dave Stalling reporting for the Missoula Current. MISSOULA – As anyone who has lived in Montana for a summer or two knows, wildfire is part of the landscape.

Wildfire on Maui causes evacuations, burns 10000 acres  Wildfire TodayA wildfire that erupted Thursday morning on the Hawaii island of Maui burned 10,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate. Most of the residents returned to ...

Canines, cats, other critters return after wildfire | News, Sports, Jobs  Maui NewsMillie, a gray mixed-breed pit, enjoyed what she considered to be a big slumber party in Kahului after wildfire evacuations were ordered for the Maui Humane S.

Central Washington wildfire grows to 5000 acres  KTVZMATTAWA, Wash. (AP) — State resources have been called out to battle a wildfire in central Washington state that has grown to 7.8 square miles (nearly 5000 ...

Smith Partners with LACoFD, LASD for Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall  SCVNEWS.comAssemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, will partner with the Los Angeles County ...

Wildfire near Brewster forces residents to evacuate | Columbia Basin  iFIBER One NewsBREWSTER – A fast-moving brush fire prompted a state mobilization effort and forced numerous residents to evacuate their homes in Northern Douglas County ...

Canadian wildfires make for hazy Michigan skies  Detroit Free PressSmoke from Manitoba and Ontario wildfires will cover most of Michigan throughout most of Monday.

Signs of new life unfolding a year after Utah wildfire  Salt Lake TribuneHeber City, Utah • Signs of new life are appearing in part of northeastern Utah where a wildfire that torched more than 100 square miles a year ago. Grasses and ...

Typical wildfire recovery is 'rebuilding to burn', but there's another way  ShareableCommunities around the US are reimagining how to rebuild after environmental disasters with the potential of future disasters in mind.

Tourist warning: Wildfire breaks out in Sardinia and Alicante - beach and hotels evacuate  Express.co.ukTWO wildfires have broken out in Europe in the last 24 hours, causing considerable damage and several tourist facilities to be evacuated.

Fuel surplus could cause another destructive wildfire season  UC BerkeleyFire crews work on a wildfire in California. The 2019 fire season could be as destructive as earlier fire seasons. (U.S. Forest *Service* photo by Mike McMillan ...

Alaska's Hess Creek Fire is now the nation's largest wildfire in 2019  CNN145321 acres: That's the size of the largest wildfire burning this year, according to a map from Alaska Wildland Fire Information, the state's interagency effort to ...

Lightning causes small wildfire near Idaho Falls; Red Flag warning issued  East Idaho NewsIDAHO FALLS — A lightning-caused wildfire is smoldering west of Idaho Falls, and it's going to be another dry and windy Saturday bringing critical fire ...

Air quality plummets as wildfire smoke hits Alaska's most populous cities  ReutersANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Smoke and soot from central Alaska wildfires have afflicted the subarctic city of Fairbanks with some of the world's worst air ...

Wildfire reported near Alpine County Airport in Markleeville  Carson NowUPDATE 4:17PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center has revised the number of acres at the fire to 21. *** UPDATE 2:35PM: The wildfire burning at the ...

Alaska's Wildfire Season Is Exploding, Spreading Smoke Across the State  GizmodoHistoric, record-breaking heat isn't the only environmental malaise that's gripped Alaska this summer. So has wildfire smoke.

Burned areas are thriving after two explosive wildfires in Utah County last year  Daily HeraldThere are two lessons fire officials want residents to know after last year's fire season: wildfire is not always bad and the areas that burned are now thriving.

Utah National Guard crews battle wildfire near Camp Williams  ArmyTimes.comUtah National Guard officials say crews are battling a wildfire that sparked near a gun range at Camp Williams.

Population of California town torched by wildfire down 90%  New York Post SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New figures released by California Gov. Gavin Newsom show the town of Paradise has lost over 90% of its population since a wildfire ...

California Wildfire Fund Would Put Aside $21 Billion for Damage Claims  The New York TimesWith the effects of climate change intensifying, California is under ever-greater siege from wildfires, often caused by the equipment that brings power to homes.

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads overhead  WMTVLook for an orange/red sunset during the evening hours.

New wildfire burning near Utah-Idaho border  KSL.comA new wildfire is burning northwest of Tremonton near the Utah-Idaho border, authorities say.

Mayor Victorino Urges Vigilance: Wildfires Burn 9200 Acres  Maui NowUPDATE: 5:45 p.m. 7.14.19. County of Maui Update. Mayor Michael Victorino asked residents and visitors to exercise caution Sunday in the wake of wildfires ...

Wildfire smoke causes an air quality advisory  KBBIAlaskans want to get outside in the summer. But this year, they've had to ask whether that's wise in all this wildfire smoke. Most of the Kenai Peninsula.

Wildfire burning in southern Colorado at the base of Blanca Peak  The Denver PostA wildfire is burning in southern Colorado near Blanca Peak, and firefighters -- with air support --are on the remote scene battling it.

Forward progress stopped in wildfire burning in Verdi area  Reno Gazette JournalEvacuations were called off after fire breaks out in Dog Valley near Verdi.

Maui Wildfires 80-90% Contained: Saturday Updates  Maui NowMaui Wildfire Updates for Saturday, July 13, 2019 are posted here... At last report the large South Maui wildfire was 70% contained and the Puunene fire was ...

Firefighters From Colorado Travel To Canada To Battle Wildfires  CBS DenverDENVER (CBS4)– About 100 firefighters from Colorado and Wyoming are on their way to Alberta in Canada, to help fight wildfires. Five crews from the Rocky ...

It's so hot in Spain that manure self-ignited, sparking a 10,000-acre wildfire  CNNFirefighters in Spain are battling a major wildfire that probably started after a heap of manure self-ignited amid the intense European heat wave.

Alaska wildfires surpass 1 Million acres burned  KTUU.comANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Wildfires in Alaska have burned more than 1 million acres in 2019, according to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center.

A dry Monday in most areas; update on Canadian wildfire smoke  MPR NewsIt was a beautiful Sunday across most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The high temp at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 84 degrees, which ...

Billings Flying Service crew headed to Alaska to assist in fighting wildfire  KTVQ Billings NewsYour browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video.

2019 Wildfire season: Smoke from wildfires increases health risks for millions of Americans  CBS NewsOver the next three decades, more than 300 counties in the West will see more severe smoke waves from wildfires, sometimes lasting weeks longer than in ...

Wildfire contained north of Windsor  Santa Rosa Press DemocratEmergency personnel evacuated homes of Shiloh Canyon Road near Windsor during Saturday afternoon vegetation fire.

Wildfire-fighting single-engine air tankers to practice Thursday in Salem  KVALSALEM, Ore. — Two single-engine air tankers will fly from their base in Prineville to Salem on Thursday for fire suppression training. "This annual training ...

Colorado power company will pay more than $1.2 million in 2010 wildfire, DOJ says  The Denver ChannelDENVER – A Colorado power company will pay the government $1,275,000 over a 2010 wildfire in San Miguel County, the Department of Justice announced ...

Wildfire bills snuffed in Salem  Mail TribuneWildfire prevention bills fizzled this Oregon legislative session despite pleas from local legislators for help after two summers of smoke undermined the health ...

California’s big PG&E wildfire bill: What you need to know  San Francisco ChronicleA huge wildfire bill backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting its first hearing Monday. Here's what's in the bill, and who would pay for it.